Always Red Eau de Parfum bottle Always Red
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Noora Eau de Parfum bottle Noora

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Always Red
This is a grown-up gourmand that punches way above its weight - if you can get hold of the original formulation. Forget the dud re-release; the proper stuff is a sexy, rich, plum-praline dream with beast-mode performance that's often compared to Armani Si, but at a fraction of the price. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser and a steal if you find it.
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Our Verdict - Noora
This one is a real head-scratcher and polarises opinions like mad. You'll either get a delightful fruity gourmand or a pungent toilet cleaner. There's no middle ground, so sniff with caution.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 8%
Floral 29% 30%
Fruity 23% 14%
Green 2% 3%
Sweet 33% 39%
Warm 12% 13%
Woody 9% 6%
Earthy 6% 5%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 10% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Always Red EdP
Noora EdP

Notes

Accords

Always Red Noora
100%
Sweet
100%
89%
Fruity
87%
64%
Amber
Honey
58%
Powdery
58%
57%
Citrus
50%
54%
Woody
57%
55%
Rose
55%
Floral
50%
50%
White Floral
54%
Vanilla
54%
47%
Tropical
44%
Lactonic
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
89%
87%
64%
58%
58%
Citrus shared
57%
50%
Woody shared
54%
57%
55%
Floral shared
55%
50%
White Floral shared
50%
54%
54%
47%
44%

Performance

Always Red Noora
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Always Red

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly the original formulation, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, sweet, and sensual profile, combined with its impressive longevity, makes it perfect for alluring date nights or making a statement at formal events. It's too heavy for sport.

Noora

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for casual wear or dates. The sweet and fruity accords are generally less befitting of formal events, but it could work in an office if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Woody accords and Plum, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Always Red
Noora
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